Elvis Presley = Tough Guy

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Always a fun guy to be around, Elvis apparently played a little Russian Roulette Vegas style with Alice Cooper back around ‘71 when I think Elvis’s death wish was really beginning to manifest itself. In all the books I’ve ever … Continue reading

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Elvis Absolutely WOULD Have a Favorite Roller Coaster

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In the news today, the Zippin Pippin, a wooden rollercoaster ride said to be an Elvis favorite, enjoyed a fun-filled opening day in it’s new home in Green Bay after being closed down, packed up and shipped all the way … Continue reading

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Tractors on the Mind

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Our “today in history” a couple of days ago was a remembrance back to Elvis getting his tractor stuck in the mud back in ‘57 when he first purchased Graceland. Today a news item appears about yet another tractor that … Continue reading

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Jealous Elvis Hit His Rival

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Now based on this headline, you would think this would be a story possibly dug up out of the archives revealing how Elvis had at one time smacked around somebody he perceived as a rival…either for a girl or for … Continue reading

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Elvis in 1956–Join the Celebration

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1956 was a whirlwind year for Elvis who had only begun breaking new ground with his unique performance and vocal style. Remarkably, 55 years ago, Elvis enjoyed his first RCA single and national hit, "Heartbreak Hotel," his first album, "Elvis … Continue reading

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The King Lives On

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by RockStar Weekly Week 3 (April 11, 2011) A special Elvis only issue this week – looking at the Viva Elvis album and how it has brought Elvis back. There’s also an Elvis timeline. Read online:  April 11, 2011 | … Continue reading

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Elvis: An American Icon

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I truly believe that Elvis is the most photographed personality in the history of celebrity and/or cameras.  There has to be millions of photographs of Elvis.  And the pictures taken of a 21-year old Elvis by photographer Al Wertheimer are … Continue reading

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This Might Make You Feel a Wee Bit Aged

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Riley Keough channels grandfather Elvis Presley in rock’n’roll-inspired campaign for Lee jeans This is Elvis’ gorgeous granddaughter trying to emulate her grandpa.  She does it nicely in my opinion. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1376199/Riley-Keough-channels-grandfather-Elvis-Presley-rocknroll-inspired-campaign-Lee-jeans.html#ixzz1JMj6KUmX

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It’s That Time Again – Elvis We Miss You

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Here it is August 16th again. This year marks the 33rd anniversary of the death of Elvis.  It is amazing how other famous people come and go, pass into the sunset and after a bit of time are forgotten. But … Continue reading

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My Elvis Presley Blog Returns!

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Hello Again Faithful Readers.  I say faithful because if you’re reading this after waiting for nearly 5 months for new content, you must be completely faithful.  I’ve been away.  Not from my computer or home or any physical location but … Continue reading

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